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Untamed
07-30-2006, 07:32 PM
While replacing the starter I came across the wiring and sensor in the pics below. Which sensor is this? It's the one with the blue plastic top, between cyl 6 and 8, passenger side. SBC 305 in an 88TA.

The wire in my hand comes through the harness along with the starter wires, but appears to be missing the connection. I -think- it goes to the sensor in the picture, but not sure. Or am I missing something else entirely?

If I can indentify these, I can hopefully get the right connection for the wire and put it in the right place. That would be a novel idea. :laugh:

Any help?

EDIT: The other wire next to the one I am holding goes to the knock sensor - I unplugged that to assist with the starter swap.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/772000-772999/772583_15_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/772000-772999/772583_16_full.jpg

BonzoHansen
07-30-2006, 08:46 PM
That is a CTS, I believe. Is there stil a computer in the car?

Fast92RS
07-30-2006, 09:40 PM
That is the fan switch. That happened to me as well. Get a replacment connector. Its the same as the knock sensor connector. If you have dual fans you should notice one fan will not be working. If you have a single fan set up its extremely important to get it fixed asap.

V
07-30-2006, 11:32 PM
IIRC, dual fan setups usually run just one fan, the second only comes on with A/C,

BonzoHansen
07-31-2006, 07:17 AM
Good call, no more posting tech for me after drinking. :)

Untamed
07-31-2006, 12:37 PM
Excellent, thanks guys!